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[Transcript of Letter from James Cummins to James Bryan, May 22, 1819] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Cummins to James Bryan, May 22, 1819]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Cummins to James Bryan, on May 22, 1819, speaking of a man who wishes to purchase some of their salt works, and discussing the hire of several African American servants.
Date: May 22, 1819
Creator: Cummins, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Two Invoices, March and April 1813] (open access)

[Transcript of Two Invoices, March and April 1813]

Copy of transcript for two invoices used in a court case in March and April of 1813. The first notes the payment of a man who worked at Mine a Burton, and the second tells of the sale of a slave who attempted to murder the defendant.
Date: [1813-03-16..1813-04-02]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Letter, January 10-12, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of a Letter, January 10-12, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter, written between January 10 and 12, 1836, discussing a loan the Americans settled in Texas have received from the United States government, and the troops they expect to receive soon.
Date: [1836-01-10..1836-01-12]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Wallace to Thomas Jefferson Rusk, July 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. W. Wallace to Thomas Jefferson Rusk, July 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from J. W. Wallace to Thomas Jefferson Rusk, in July 1836, discussing his hunting of Karankawa Native Americans.
Date: July 1836
Creator: Wallace, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of announcement concerning the Mexican law of April 6, 1830 made by José M. Tornel , November 5, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of announcement concerning the Mexican law of April 6, 1830 made by José M. Tornel , November 5, 1830]

Copy of transcript for an announcement made by Jose M. Tornel informing potential U.S. immigrants of the Mexican law of April 6, 1830 prohibiting Americans from immigrating to Mexico.
Date: November 5, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Arthur G. Wavell, February 18, 1826] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Arthur G. Wavell, February 18, 1826]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Arthur G. Wavell, on February 18, 1825, petitioning for permission for four to five hundred American and European families to settle and farm the land in Coahuila and Texas, noting that they might serve as a barrier against Native Americans.
Date: February 18, 1826
Creator: Wavell, Arthur G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from the Ayuntamiento of Gonzales to the Mexican Congress, July 28, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from the Ayuntamiento of Gonzales to the Mexican Congress, July 28, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the Ayuntamiento of Gonzales to the Mexican Congress discussing the infringement of their rights by the Mexican military and government and requesting that Stephen F. Austin be released since neither his nor their actions constitute treason.
Date: July 28, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an essay by Stephen F. Austin concerning the law of April 6, 1830, [May 18, 1830?]] (open access)

[Transcript of an essay by Stephen F. Austin concerning the law of April 6, 1830, [May 18, 1830?]]

Copy of transcript for an essay written by Stephen F. Austin, in which Austin addresses the history of Texas and the negative effects of the law of April 6, 1830, which ended immigration from the United States. Austin also argues that Texas would not economically benefit from separating from Mexico.
Date: 1830-05-18?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, July 12, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, July 12, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Messrs Ferguson, John and Campbell, concerning a lawsuit filed to recover the proceeds from the sale of a tract of land. Perry also describes the health of the mercantile business in the area, as well as, his opinion on current military/civilian disputes in the region.
Date: July 12, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a copy of an exerpt from a letter written by Stephen F. Austin to a friend, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of a copy of an exerpt from a letter written by Stephen F. Austin to a friend, 1825]

Copy of transcript for an excerpt from a letter from Stephen F. Austin to a friend outlining the challenges of managing the colony.
Date: 1825
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, July 23, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, July 23, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the Members of the Ayunamiento of Mina to The Congress of the United Mexican States, in which the members pledge their continued allegiance to the Mexican government, and apologize for any perceived treasonous activity associated with the Convention of 1833. The members also ask for the release of Stephen F. Austin from prison.
Date: July 23, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, March 23, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas H. Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, March 23, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas H. Brenan to Stephen F. Austin, in which Brenan requests Austin's opinion regarding a petition for more land (in addition to their settlement league) for settlers who now have colonist status. Brenan also requests Austin's assistance in obtaining the necessary paperwork to present the case the Commissioner and the Empresario.
Date: March 23, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, in which Johnson offers corrections to the facts stated in a series of stories published in the Galveston News on Early colonization. Johnson provides clarification regarding: dates on which certain events occurred, relationships between persons, and numbers of families introduced by Robertson and Austin.
Date: April 15, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of copy of an incomplete translation of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas, [1826?]] (open access)

[Transcript of copy of an incomplete translation of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas, [1826?]]

Copy of transcript for an incomplete translated letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas (either Rafael Gonzales or Victor Blanco) concerning the alliance of Native American tribes and Anglo American colonists, which could result in a possible uprising.
Date: 1826?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of the Proceedings of a Meeting in Lexington, April 20, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of the Proceedings of a Meeting in Lexington, April 20, 1836]

Copy of transcript of the proceedings of a meeting held in Lexington, Texas, including a legal document asking that the freedom and independence of the Republic of Texas be recognized.
Date: April 20, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of copy of announcement by Stephen F. Austin, March 1838] (open access)

[Transcript of copy of announcement by Stephen F. Austin, March 1838]

Copy of transcript for announcement by Stephen F. Austin for settlers to receive Lipan Chief Captain Huan Novale with kindness and friendship. Austin's original announcement was made on January 15, 1825 and this document is a transcription of a certified copy given by the Secretary of State in March 1838.
Date: March 1838
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from H. Toler to Henry Austin, March 20, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from H. Toler to Henry Austin, March 20, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Toler to Henry Austin inquiring about living conditions in Texas.
Date: March 20, 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History